This week has been super crazy.
Monday: We
had supper with a girl in our ward and her mom made these divine
chocolate milk shakes. We had to run because we had correlation and
Sister Dean brought her milkshake with her. We run out to the car and
she opens her door and as she goes to gt in, she slips on a patch of ice
-- but luckily catches herself. Not so luckily, the milkshake in her
hand went flying all over her seat. So she sat in the backseat the rest
of the night until we were able to clean it out. Which took forever, by
the way. Our car now reeks of OxyClean and the seat is STILL kind of
wet.
Tuesday: We met with these two
guys, Brent and Tim, who are roommates. Sister Dean and her last
companion had tracted into them and had given them their card, when one
day, Tim called and said they'd like to learn more about the gospel. So
we went over on Tuesday and taught them the first discussion, which went
really well. And then Brent had about a gazillion questions. He's a
theology major, so it was a really interesting discussion. Very
knowledgeable, but still interesting. The cool part wast that they
wanted to learn more! So that was exciting. As missionaries in the YSA
ward, we've been invited to attend institute once a week. It's seriously
so awesome, I love it. And my friend Sarah, from Airdrie, was there! I
love her so much and was so happy to see her(: We also had a lesson with
our investigator, Scott, about tithing. He's so golden. We also had
like four members there because everyone is just so awesome and wants to
be a part of his lessons! YSA rocks.
Wednesday: We
were in a hurry, and didn't purchase a train ticket. "They never check,
it'll be fine," we told ourselves. We're about halfway to our stop, and
we hear from the other end of the train, "Alberta Peace Officers,
collecting tickets!" We thought, oooooooooooohhhh craaaaaaaaaaaaap. We
tried to get off because we were SO GUILTY but the train started moving
and we were trapped.... So we sat and waited for our demise. I honestly
had no idea how it all works, but apparently, if you get caught without
at ticket, you can get a $250 fine and if you don't pay it, there will
be a warrant out for your arrest if you ever come back to Alberta. We
learned all of this after I tried to give the officer an American $5 in
hopes that would pay for our absence of tickets. He let us go on the
fact that we're stupid Americans who have no idea how to be adults. I'll
take it. But that was terrifying. Our ongoing joke is now, "Hey,
remember that time we almost got arrested?" Once we got to where we were
going, we were in charge of making the waffles for Waffle Wednesday at
the institute building. I have to say, I'm a bomb waffle maker. Later
that night, we taught Kelsey about the Law of Chastity, Tithing, and the
Word of Wisdom all in one. SHE IS SO SOLID I LOVE IT. We just are
working with the best people ever.
Saturday: We
got to help out with the stake Relief Society conference. We helped
with set up and take down and got to attend a few of the workshops. It
was seriously such an awesome spiritual experience. I loved it. Later
that night, we had a lesson with a recent convert and helped her with
some insecurities. Sometimes, people feel like they're not doing enough
as a new member. Let me tell you guys. You all rock, whether you were
born in the gospel or you've been a member for a week. The gospel is
true and it blesses your life no matter the stage you're in. Just keep
doing the things you know are right and the Lord will be there.
And
that's all I for right now, because the computer is about to kick me
off. WHERE DOES TWO HOURS GO I HAVE NO IDEA!!! But I started knitting
again. Sister Dean re-taught me and I'm hooked. Lol, that would be
funnier if I'd started crocheting again. I'm so punny. But this week, I
knitted a tie and a cat dishcloth. So that was fun.
Love you all so much! Hope this week is a great one!
Love,
Sister Pipkin
1) Sarah and I at institute (I'm so short)
2) A jewelry store named after me. NBD
3) Celebrating our one week aneversary with the bae, featuring hot chocolate
4) Sister Dean and I at the Relief Society conference
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